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Lindores Abbey

Lindores Abbey 1494 70cl Whisky

Name: Lindores Abbey 1494 70cl Whisky
Brand: Lindores Abbey
SKU: 110967
Price: 43.23 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

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Single Malt Scotch Whisky70cl46%

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4.5/5

Based on 8 Reviews

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“I had found this tipple from a whiskey advent box my wife had purchased for me. I just love the taste. Smooth with a hint of peat. It suits me.”

Roland Talbot

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Description

Originally named MCDXCIV, this was the first core whisky release from Lindores Abbey. There's a fascinating story behind this one – Lindores Abbey is the officially recognised site of the first recorded distillation of Scotch whisky, all the way back in 1494, when King James IV commissioned Brother John Cor to make aqua vitae with eight bolls of malt. Now, it's all come full circle with Lindores Abbey releasing its very own Lowland single malt Scotch whisky! It was aged in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and STR ex-Burgundy red wine casks, and offers up an impressive light yet rich flavour profile.

Find out more about Lindores Abbey's first whisky over on the blog!

Nose

A malty and crisp nose opens with sherried spice, soft toffee pennies, hazelnut, and condensed milk. As it develops aromas appear that make me think I was standing by a bakery door in an orchard, with puff pastry, vanilla, Granny Smith apples, Conference pears, fresh dough, and buttercream. Figs, plums, and blueberries bring more fruitiness to the core of the nose with some orange rind, foam bananas, and dried cranberries also present for good measure. Light floral and herbal notes waft away throughout alongside a helping of posh dark chocolate, salty porridge, and pipe tobacco adding some intriguing depth.

Palate

The delivery is viscous, arriving somewhere pleasant between creamy and oily. The 46% ABV gives this an enjoyable heft and presence. Aromatic spice from nutmeg and clove, as well as some freshly cracked black pepper, cuts through some of that creamy caramel and vanilla combinations that carry over from the nose and balance nicely with darker fruits and some cooked apple. Youth and wine casks bring some occasional spikiness that needs some development, but there’s enough personality and composure here for them to give way for notes of marzipan, pears poached in red wine, chocolate digestives, burnt orange rind, and jam.

Finish

Medium in length with a pang of drying bitter oak, some syrupy anise, peppermint, and a lingering reminder of the plump orchard fruits and dairy cream that comprises the new make’s character.

Style

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region

Lowland Whisky

Country

Scotch Whisky

Distillery/Brand

Lindores Abbey Scotch Whisky

Dimensions

W:8cm x H:25cm x D:8cm

Weight

1.44kg

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.

Award won

Recognised for exceptional quality

Double Gold
Single Malt Scotch - to 12 Yrs - 2022
San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Customer Rating

4.5

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Cat!

Bought the three bottle sampler after seeing a piece on telly which featured the warehouse cats. A bit sherry and honey for my liking but a good solid, crisp, and clean taste. I would not be dissapointed if someone got me one as a gift.

Slack Mar 28, 2024

A first class tipple.

I had found this tipple from a whiskey advent box my wife had purchased for me. I just love the taste. Smooth with a hint of peat. It suits me.

Roland Talbot Dec 22, 2022

A fine Sherry honey malt

Another great malt I had within my MoM Xmas adventure calendar. So good I had to purchase a bottle. Warming, honey malt flavours with a super nose. Bound to become one of mh favourites.

Roland Talbot Dec 11, 2022

Good!

There's no hiding it's a younger whiskey. The taste is good, with nice flavours. A distillery definitely worth keeping an eye on.

James Bennett Jun 30, 2022

Surprisingly good

Tried this head-to-head alongside Hazelburn 10 (from Campbeltown I know, but still a very good benchmark for a typically Lowland style). Firstly, it is quite evident this is younger whisky. On the nose and palate, especially the nose, ethanol is a bit prominent (though nowhere near offensively so) and the finish is a pretty short by comparison. But a good profile of flavours - a little less rich in the honey and floral notes but with a certain "cakiness" that I found very appealing. Overall, I still prefer the Hazelburn (though that is setting the bar pretty high). But nonetheless, a surprisingly good young whisky from a new distillery and well worth trying. Definitely a brand to watch as things develop in the future.

Master of Malt Customer May 13, 2022